The Singularity Saints Podcast

003: Radical Life Extension

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In this episode we discuss the potential for medical science to dramatically increase human life expectancy in the coming years. Could we start measuring our ages in centuries rather than decades? We’ll discuss the possibility, some current research, and the opinions of Aubrey de Grey, one of the major voices in the longevity project. We also address social questions, concerns, and challenges unique to the church.

Also, a new microphone means better audio quality!

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  • Present and Past life expediencies in the US according to the CDC
  • Life expectancy projections for 2030
  • Aubrey de Grey and the SENS Research Foundation
  • Causes of aging in the body
  • Life Expectancy “Escape Velocity”
  • February 2016 publishing by the Mayo Clinic of life extension research in mice
  • Stanford University of Medicine development in renewing telomeres
  • Cost of life extension
  • Population, resources, and pollution concerns
  • Social renewal
  • Biblical interpretive issues and lifespans
  • Wise decisions and new life patterns
  • Changing impact of evangelism strategies
  • Differing generational perspectives on life and death
  • Radical life extension versus biblical hope of eternity

    • Looking Ahead Segment: Brain preservation

    Passages Referenced:

    • Isaiah 65:20-22
  • Genesis 6:3
  • Psalm 90:10
  • Isaiah 65:17
  • 1 John 3:2

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    Intro music: Cosmic Pluck from Vycroft. ( https://freesound.org/people/vykroft/ )

     

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